Consultant, Talent Development
SpartanNash

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, "I can't live without them."

Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 17,500 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash's People First culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:
850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315

Job Description:

Position Summary:

This role is responsible to develop and implement training programs, e-learning courseware, and/or job aids and is responsible for related communications, programs and systems to include performance management, talent management, learning management and other organizational development tools. Responsibilities may vary based on assigned area within the department.

Here's what you'll do:

• Responsible to execute and/or participate in assigned Talent Development programs and initiatives which may include training, performance management, career/succession planning, etc. and responsible for related systems such as the performance/talent management system, learning management system, succession planning system, etc.
  
• Oversee the assigned program(s) to include timelines, communications, training, etc. as appropriate.
  
• Lead assigned training and performance improvement projects through all life cycle phases (analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation); may work with external vendors and consultants to plan and coordinate talent development programs; manage the business relationships, contracts and quality of the programs, resources and results.
  
• Design, develop, coordinate, implement, facilitate and evaluate seminars, workshops or training programs for professional and management/leadership curricula.
  
• Provide effective training or development of programs (i.e., instructor led training, e-learning courseware, distance learning strategies) on a variety of subject matter.
  
• Provide consulting to internal and/or external customers in the areas of performance improvement/management, performance solutions, talent development, leadership development and related HR best practices and employment law in order to help managers improve their group's performance and proactively address performance-related questions, challenges and opportunities.
  
• Partner with various HR areas and cross-functional business partners to respond to questions accordingly in other areas of expertise.
  
• Deliver innovative training and development solutions that are repeatable, sustainable and cost effective; utilize forward thinking content development tools to develop training solutions. Identify improvements with talent development programs, training and communications and develop tools and resources to support talent development and on-going performance improvement.
  
• Prepare and maintain reports and documentation related to talent development programs and communicate necessary information to business partners and management in an accurate and timely manner.
  
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and best Talent Development practices; make recommendations to improve current programs and processes.
  
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
  

Here's what you'll need:

• Bachelor's Degree (Required) in Human Resources, Organization Development, Psychology, Instructional Design or related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  
• Three years' experience in training, instructional design, performance, talent/organization development or related area.
  
• CPLP (Certified Professional in Learning & Performance), CPT (Certified Performance Technologist) or PHR (Professional in Human Resources) preferred.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong facilitation and presentation skills in large and small group settings.
  
• Ability to interface with all levels within the organization and able to develop and maintain highly effective relationships, externally and internally.
  
• Must have strong organizational, prioritization, project management, time management and attention to detail skills; ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  
• Ability to travel between 5 and 50% to company locations as needed (to include local and/or overnight travel); varies based on assigned area and responsibilities.
  
• Experience in training and/or performance management/succession planning based on assigned area.
  
• Experience in instructional design instructor led training, self-paced, and e-learning formats, working knowledge of media use for training solutions (online training and eLearning authoring software).
  
• Knowledge of performance engineering and performance improvement troubleshooting; working knowledge of performance management/succession planning software and systems.
  
• Knowledge of Human Resources and employment law is helpful.
  
• Knowledge of retail grocery industry is helpful.
  

As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran, that celebrates diversity and believes employing a diverse workforce is key to our success. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals.

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.

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